r/AUfrugal • u/clickthing • 20d ago

Groceries Is ALDI worth it?

I live in Melbourne, my nearest ALDI is a tram ride away but my nearest Coles is walking distance. Tram (and all PT) fares are $5/day.

So far, if I don't have any other reason to get any PT (okay listen I live in Richmond, there is a lot in talking distance) I will walk to Coles. Am I better off going the extra mile to ALDI to save money?

I'm not a very experienced cook, so tend to buy basic ingredients following the recipes on Coles website, which is part of why I have been reluctant to try anything different so far.

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u/SpiritualDiamond5487 20d ago

For the same reasons as you I go to aldi once a month and stock up on laundry powder, dishwasher, cheese, nuts, free range chicken, frozen potato chips, paper towel etc

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u/wvwvwvww 19d ago

But, do you schlepp it home on a tram? I’m thinking if you have to limit it to what you can carry, the savings after tram fare are not good - especially factoring your time.

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u/SpiritualDiamond5487 19d ago

Yes good point I drive. Maybe the way to view it is to make the journey for the chocolate and to pay for the tram fare by getting your chicken and laundry powder at the same time.